- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
Take your first step toward a radio career that encompasses traditional radio and also embraces multiple media platforms, including social media. You will receive solid instruction and practical hands-on experience in our modern radio facilities. Develop introductory skills in on-air, news, sports, commercial copywriting and production, feature creation, and programming. Learn how your love of music, communicating, entertaining, and informing can lead to an exciting career in radio. Apply your new knowledge in simulated broadcasts that will be critiqued by professionals. Many of today's prominent broadcasters honed their skills first in this course. Find out if a radio career is in your future!
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$498.17
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course, the student will be able to:
- Use audio consoles, microphones, computers and other basic sound equipment.
- Explain on-air programming philosophies and approaches.
- Appreciate the role of team leader in on-air operations (the program director).
- Communicate effectively with different demographic groups.
- Organize, research, and perform a radio program with infrequent operational errors.
- Apply the basic elements required to present a 'personality' in a multimedia environment.
- Perform a brief newscast live in a studio setting.
- Describe the steps involved in performing a script for voice-over.
Effective as of Winter 2014
Related Programs
Radio Broadcasting Introduction (BCST 1150) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs with a co-op option.
School of Business + Media
- Radio Arts and Entertainment
Associate Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2024
Below is one offering of BCST 1150 for the Fall 2024 term.
CRN 30704
Dates
Tue Sep 10 - Tue Nov 26
- 12 weeks
- CRN 30704
- Domestic fees $498.17
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10 - Nov 26 | Tue | 18:00 - 21:00 | Burnaby SE10 Rm. 135 |
Instructor
Brian Wiebe
Course outline
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- This course will be delivered synchronously in person, requiring your attendance and participation in scheduled classes held at Burnaby Campus SE10 building on the days and times noted on the course web page. If seats remain, registration is permitted without approval up to September 23, 2024, by calling 604-434-1610.
Winter 2025
Below is one offering of BCST 1150 for the Winter 2025 term.
CRN 10046
Dates
Tue Jan 07 - Tue Mar 25
- 12 weeks
- CRN 10046
- Domestic fees $498.17
Status
Seats Available
This course offering has seats available.
Class meeting times
Instructor
Brian Wiebe
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- This course will be delivered synchronously in person, requiring your attendance and participation in scheduled classes held at Burnaby Campus SE10 building on the days and times noted on the course web page. Prospective students should have solid written and spoken English language skills to be successful in this course. If seats remain, registration is permitted without approval up to January 20th, by calling 604-434-1610.
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.